Felt it was fitting to share in a blog post why I think this episode is important and why I think you should listen to a recent episode titled Never Underestimate Your First Idea of the popular Masters of Scale podcast hosted by LinkedIn founder Reid Hoffman. In the...

On October 13, I had the honor to guest lecture at Northern Illinois University as part of the annual Dr. Albert Walker lecture series. I didn’t have the opportunity to learn directly from Dr. Walker because our paths wouldn’t quite cross but his legacy...

I was invited to attend the Chicago Industry Xchange conference held in collaboration between the various local meetings and events professional chapters. Great event held in the Grand Ballroom at Navy Pier. The programming focus was on technology and social media...

Online video is here to say and if you think about why it makes perfect sense. Smartphones and mobile broadband paved the way for live streaming of almost anything, anywhere. In fact, I should stop writing this and whip out my phone to record my thoughts with Facebook...

Years ago, coming down to the Chicago Auto Show as a teenager, I would have NEVER thought I would one day be working at McCormick Place. Every year when the show starts setting up, I have a smirk as I think about the past and how I’m very grateful for the...

It’s been a few years since I’ve dropped into our local Social Media Club meetings and I have to say I was glad to be back. Saw a few familiar faces last night and met a handful of some really high-quality social pros. The event was held at 1871,...